India is a mega giant in the semiconductor space. Several dedicated semiconductor design companies operate in India. Many global semiconductor and electronics companies have set up their captive and non-captive centers in India with a focus on R&D and design/product innovation. Here is where semiconductor recruitment agencies can help.
Despite the disruption that occurred during the local and international lockdown, the semiconductor recruitment markets have recovered strongly and have been continuing the pattern of growth. Whether it is about addressing changes in talent needs or the service models, the electronics and semiconductor industry needs to have strong leaders who are technically sound and digitally up to date and talent that is problem-focused and does not hesitate to innovate.
Global Semicon Sales
Global Semicon Sales (in USD for last 3 Years) [For Infographic] |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2024 (Projected) |
| Worldwide | 503.31 billion | 573.4 billion | 577.35 billion | 588 billion |
| India | 20 billion | 25 billion | 35.18 billion | 50 billion |
Global Market Share in Semiconductor Industry
Total Number of People Employed in Semiconductor Industry (based on a figure of 1.681 million employed worldwide)
| Continent | Number of People Employed * | Total Share as Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Asia and Australia | 896,840 | 53.32% |
| Africa | 21,485 | 1.27% |
| Europe | 246,485 | 14.65% |
| North America | 441, 218 | 26.23% |
| South America | 30,384 | 1.81% |
*Those working remotely would be working from a location of their choice and hence do not come under these calculations. Please note that all values are approximate.
There are presently 12,600 job openings worldwide with 1050 in India. The hiring demand both in India and the world is very high. And to keep up with the competition, businesses are depending on semiconductor recruitment agencies
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The semiconductor industry is facing a shortage of resources for chip fabrication, so innovation is the need of the hour. Recycling and reuse and a sustainable method of manufacturing is also very valuable. The semiconductor industry not only needs talented electronics and communication engineers but sustainability experts and great leaders to stay ahead of the competition too.
With our experience of over 25 years in semiconductor staffing and recruitment, we can connect you with the best talent there is in the semiconductor world. With our semiconductor recruitment services, we will also make sure that you hire the best people for leadership roles, ensuring that your company’s investments are protected and that you lead with advanced technologies in both chip manufacturing and R&D.
Roles/Designations in Semiconductor Manufacturing and R&D
The process integration engineer or process engineer is perhaps the most important role in a semiconductor R&D and manufacturing facility. They are tasked with sustaining production and new product development.
Educational Qualifications: A degree in electronics and communications with knowledge of advanced fabrication techniques and in-depth knowledge of the steps in fabrication is very important for this role.
A design engineer must oversee the design, development, and integration of complex integrated circuits. The circuits must meet complex power, performance and size requirements that are created by the manager.
Educational Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in electronics and communication or electrical and electronics with knowledge of VHDLs (compulsory) and possibly even networking related concepts is useful.
A manufacturing engineer would be involved in designing and testing new equipment, processes and systems. They will also use statistical control processes to ensure that quality is maintained during the manufacturing process and identify opportunities to improve the manufacturing process.
Educational Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering, material science or physics is suitable for the role. Data analysis skills will also prove useful for a manufacturing engineer.
A quality control engineer is responsible for maintaining the QA and QMS (Quality Management Systems) for chip manufacturing operations. They also create quality documentation and help with quality compliance.
Educational Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics or related disciplines is valuable. They must have some experience in quality control in the semiconductor industry.
With an understanding of semiconductor technologies, the technician must be capable of testing and troubleshooting and calibrating semiconductor fabrication systems and correct any malfunctions in them.
Educational Qualifications: A certificate or degree in electronics or related fields is necessary for this role. They must be knowledgeable in and have previous experience in repairing and restoring semiconductor fabrication systems. Based on our research, here are some insights:
Top Job Roles Worldwide & India
Top Locations Based on Job Roles Worldwide & India
Top Government Initiatives
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Fiscal Support for Semiconductor Fabs
The Government of India is all set to give the semiconductor industry in India a boost. It begins with fiscal support. Modified Scheme for setting up of Semiconductor Fabs in India extends a fiscal support of 50% of the project cost on pari-passu basis for setting up of Silicon CMOS-based Semiconductor Fabs in India.
2
Establishment of Semiconductor Units
Under the Development of Semiconductor and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems scheme, the Government has given approval for three new semiconductor fabrication units. These units in Dholera, Gujarat will generate 60,000 jobs in India.
3
Modernization of Semiconductor Laboratory
The Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali (SCL) is undergoing modenization with a shift to more modern manufacturing technology down to 14 nm from 180 nm. SCL will also establish an R&D Centre of Excellence with 300 mm wafer processing. Production capacity will also increase from 700 wafers a month to 24,000 wafers.
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Collaboration with International Partners
There is an India-US partnership to manufacture semiconductors in the interest of national security of both nations. India and Japan have also signed an MoC (Memorandum of Cooperation) to strengthen their semiconductor supply chains.
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Focus on Employment Generation
All the above initiatives and the subsidies and other support that the Indian Government has offered the companies setting up semiconductor units in India and countries supporting India in these initiatives is to create jobs in the semiconductor industry. For this it has secured the support of industrial giants such as the Tata Group.
Our Value Proposition
As one of the top semiconductor recruitment services companies in India, the value we offer our clients is unmatched. Here are five reasons why.
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Market Intelligence
Our market intelligence is unparalleled, and we are guided by market data and insights on pay across roles and benefits offered in the industry.
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Effective RPO
We provide end-to-end recruitment services, beginning with sourcing to interviewing and onboarding of each candidate.
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Strategic Recruitment
Our software assists in narrowing down candidates to a selected demographic, experience, or skill sets if required.
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Workforce Transformation
With a combination of guided talent acquisition, restructuring of workforces and reimagining HR activities, we help close skill gaps and increase productivity.
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We help build a lean workforce and hiring strategies powered by AI and today’s advanced technologies, ensuring that you stay ahead of the curve.
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